Spring/summer 2017

Spring/summer 2017

Top, Stella Jean

Spring/summer 2017

Dress, Stella Jean

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Image: InDigital

Spring/summer 2017

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Image: InDigital

Spring/summer 2017

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Image: Matchesfashion.com

Shirt, Stella Jean

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Image: Instagram.com/stellajeanltd

Mules, Stella Jean

Rome-based designer Stella Jean of Italian and Haitian heritage is best known for her vibrant use of colour and print. Since 2013, she has collaborated with the Ethical Fashion Initiative to work with Haitian artisans for her collections. Vogue spoke to designer about the power of colours.

What type of prints should you wear during monsoon?
Tropical or animal prints can brighten up your day.

How would you recommend wearing prints to work?
Balance them with something completely different like wearing them with an actual men’s silhouette shirt

How would you wear a statement print piece?
Prints for me always evoke an exotic feeling, so it’s good to mix them with something familiar—pick something European such as stripes, checks. Something in which you recognise yourself.

Have you ever inspired by rain in your work?
Yes of course, I am inspired by everything I experience. Be it the good or the bad [rainy] weather.

What do you do when it rains?
I drink hot chocolate and sleep soundly.